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Lounge Chairs For Sale
Place of Origin: European
Place of Origin: British
Collectible Style Armchair in Mongolian Faux Fur By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An explosion of organic, enveloping forms, conceived as both furniture and sculpture. Its silhouette is defined by soft, generous curves and a commanding backrest that cocoons the bo...
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2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Faux Fur

Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Pink and Blue Atlantis Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Preben Fabricius Jørgen Kastholm, Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of steel and red leather lounge or slipper chairs designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm and produced by Bo-Ex, Denmark, 1960. 12” seat height
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Børge Mogensen, A Pair of BM2256 Lounge Chairs in Oak Hessian, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of BM2256 armchairs by Danish designer Børge Mogensen, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Known for his democratic approach to design, Mogensen created this model as part of...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak, Burlap

Pr. Mid Century Folding Lounge Chairs and Ottoman c. 1950 s Made in Yugoslavia
Located in New York, NY
Pr. Mid Century folding lounge chairs, and the hard to find footrest, ottoman made in Yugoslavia, circa 1950/60’s - design reminiscent...
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Mid-20th Century Slovak Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Leather lounge chair by Tormod Alnas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Tufted Trega Leather lounge chair and ottoman by lounge chair by Tormod Alnas. Soft Brown Leather with Canvas backing and sling chrome frame. Good Vin...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chair, by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare Danish lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for G. Laauser in 1955. This elegant piece features a beautifully sculpted teak wood frame with a gently steamed backrest, show...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Eames Herman Miller Contura 670/671 Chair and Ottoman in Louis Vuitton Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and early example of arguably the most important and iconic Mid Century design ever produced, the Eames lounge and ottoman ( 670/671 ), this version was made in Europe, under license to Martin Fehlbaum by Countura, by Herman Miller circa 1950/1960's. Countura was the precursor to the later Vitra production. The chair and ottoman are in good condition, the veneer chair shell shows evidence of later screws etc, and the upholstery is a later Louis Vuitton vinyl...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable ClassiCon Bonaparte Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Bonaparte is one of the seldom cases in which the luxurious comfort of an upholstered chair has been successfully united with a tubular steel construction. The result communicates bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs
Located in London, England
Jacob Kjaer - Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1940s A pair of 1940s lounge chairs designed and made by master-cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. These examples have been reupholstered in Moss green c...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

"Banana" Lounge Chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini, Italy, 1990s
Located in Milan, IT
"Banana" lounge chair by Tom Dixon for Cappellini. Aerial metal frame fully covered with natural fibers.
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1990s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ Armchair in Zebra for Artek
Located in Tilburg, NL
Alvar Aalto 400 ‘Tank’ armchair for Artek. Designed in 1936. New, current production. Please note: price is for a 'Tank' armchair in Zebra upholstery and nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Kurt Østervig Model 55 Black Leather Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century Design
Located in London, GB
Kurt Østervig for Centrum Møbler Model 55 Black Leather Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1960s This striking Model 55 lounge chair embodies Kurt Østervig’s mastery of combining sculptural fo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Crooked Asymmetrical Lounge Chair in Massive Oak with Oil Wax Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The absence of 90° angles and symmetries – this is the concept of The Crooked collection. Handmade in Berlin, Germany, each piece is unique and different to the rest. The massive oak...
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2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH78 Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH78' Mama Bear Chair in Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to be...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Modern, A Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking pair of Danish lounge chairs, crafted in the 1960s by a Danish cabinetmaker. Made in the manner of Henning Kjærnulf. Constructed in solid oak, the chairs feature strong, g...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Curvy Arm Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A curvaceous pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and feather cushions. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, golden brown pure mohair fabric with Samuel...
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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Pair of Post Modern Italian Black Leather lounge chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Italian Black Leather Lounge armchairs with removable cushions and armrests attached with zippers. High end soft leather upholstery - Pillow style post modern design. Made in...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brutalist Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Velvet 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Brutalist Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Velvet 1960s An astonishing lounge chair from the late 1960s in solid oak with magnificent floral velvet upholstery. Please note: we do have ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Chateau d Ax Louis XV Style Walnut Cane Back and Suede Leather Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Chateaux d'Ax Furniture Louis XV Style Walnut Cane Back and Suede Leather Fauteuil in great vintage condition. Clean soft suede leather. Measures 22.5" in width, 22.5" in de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Cane, Walnut

Red Blue De Stijl Armchair by Gerrit Rietveld, vintage 1970-80s
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The icon of the "De Stijl" movement, created in 1917 by Gerrit Rietveld. This chair is a one off piece, made by a German engineer in the 1970s for his private use. This is a very w...
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Mid-20th Century German De Stijl Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of two H. J. Wegner Papa Bear Chairs with Grey Hallingdal Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a stunning set of two vintage Papa bear chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007). Wegner´s unique sense of design is expressed in these sculptural chairs. The "nails" ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak, Beech

Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blue Olof Ottelin Jumbo Armchair, Keravan Stockmann Finland, Late 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Olof Ottelin in 1958. The model was named 'Jumbo' and was produced under model number 174 by Keravan Stockmann in Finland. The Jumbo was not only O...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Linen, Beech

Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge Ottoman Medium
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner or adjustable lounge and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak-plywood wood bases and metal frames and genuine leather upholstery, this is a comfortable brown color leather recliner on a round teak-plywood base that swivels 360 degrees. Ottoman is upholstered in same brown leather and teak-plywood base as recliner. Signed in many locations on the chair and ottoman. Made in Norway, in the late 20th Century. A very comfortable chair and ottoman...
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2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral fabric and dark-stained wood lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Seat height: 15.5”
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Green Mohair Channel Back, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco lounge chairs in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy circa 1950 This striking pair of lounge chairs embodies the refined glamour and craftsmanship of early 20th-c...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Giltwood

Pair of Curved Arm Club Chairs, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable pair of modern curved arm club chairs / armchairs. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / mos...
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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

A Pair of Art Deco Easy Chairs in Green Velour, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of lounge chairs in green velour showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of a Swedish cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. These chairs have an air of elega...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Birch

Mid century Dutch modern tufted leather lounge chair and ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Dutch modern tufted leather lounge chair and ottoman. Made circa 1970 has Cognac-tone tufted leather chair and ottoman. Solid Beech wood frames with dark brown stain. Sho...
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1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara, pair of 1950s Wilhelmina chairs, Laukaan Puu
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Discover the timeless elegance of Ilmari Tapiovaara's 1950s Wilhelmina chairs by Laukaan Puu. Crafted with unparalleled Scandinavian craftsmanship, these vintage treasures merge func...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Leatherette, Steel, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A black leatherette and tubular steel lounge chair with ottoman likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Ottoman Dimensions (inches): 16.75“H x 31.125“W x 25.5“D Overall Di...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Shearling, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of organic wood and beige shearling lounge chairs, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 17.38" Arm Height (inches): 25.25" All items ship from High ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Eggshell, Wood

Sculptural Lounge Chair in Solid Oak 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Lounge Chair in Solid Oak, Europe, 1940s. Truly wonderful large lounge chair in solid oak with a very distinct sculptural design. As an early mid century modernist piece ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950 s Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs With Donghia Mohair Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1950's mid-century modern Italian lounge chairs in the style of Marco Zanuso, fully restored and re-upholstered in Donghia Mohair fabric, with minor wear and patina...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood lounge chair, Model Fiorenza, designed by Franco Albini and produced by Arflex, Italy, c. 1950s. Misshapen side headrests. Considerable wear and tear (frayi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Marcel Breuer Early Canvas Model B3 "Wassily" Chair, Black Eisengarn
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This is an early edition Wassily from Berlin based manufacturer, Standard-Möbel. It exhibits the original black Eisengarn canvas. A truly iconic design, deserving to be in a museum. The model for this chair is the traditional overstuffed club chair...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Easy Chairs for Bruksbo Norway
Located in Lutz, FL
Pair of Mid Century Modern “Hunter” Leather and Oak Lounge chairs designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway c.1960’s. Oak frames with canvas sling and Chocolate Brown leather cus...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Oak

PK31 Lounge chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm mid century Danish
Located in Dublin, IE
This rare first edition PK31 armchair by Poul Kjærholm epitomizes the designer’s pursuit of refined structural clarity. Upholstered in supple aniline leather, the piece reveals a ric...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of two Italian lounge chairs
Located in Nijlen, VAN
These 1970s Italian lounge chairs feature rich cognac leather and showcase the distinctive, elegant lines typical of Italian design. While the designer remains unknown, their excepti...
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1970s Italian Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ch 25 Lounge chair by Hans Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1950, the CH25 lounge chair is a landmark in Danish furniture design. As one of the first four chairs he created for Carl Hansen & Søn, it stood out for...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Original Pair of Gianfranco Frattini 836 Lounge Chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of original lounge chairs by Gianfranco Frattini, produced by Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In good original condition - wooden frames, patinated brass legs and presumably orig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern, A Pair of Highback Lounge Chairs in Oak Lambswool, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf. Made in oak and reupholstered cushions in a great quality shearling lambswool. Made in 1950s ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak

Sculptural Organic Chair Made From Teak Root in the Style of Daryl Stokes
By Daryl Stokes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sculptural, organically shaped chair made from Teak root in the style of Daryl Stokes. We are uncertain of the maker and period but we found the chair in Denmark. Sturdy and stron...
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1970s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Woven Rattan High Back Peacock Style Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century hand-woven 'Peacock' style boho rattan lounge chair attributed to famed Dutch designer Dirk van Sliedregt. High back rattan lounger perfect for adding an earthy touch of ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1930s Finnish lounge chairs model 217 Continent, for ASKO
By Asko
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Delve into the timeless charm of the 1930s with ASKO's model 217 Finnish lounge chairs, embodying an elegant yet simple design that complements any Scandinavian Vintage Design interi...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 20th century 3 piece upholstered salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking 3 piece salon suite circa 1900. Suite comprises of a sofa and 2 matching chairs.  Each with fan shell backs, piping and button back detail.  Richly upholstered in later cre...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Sculptural Pair of Italian Art Deco Burl Wood Club Armchairs, 1920s–1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Italian Art Deco club armchairs in richly figured burl wood, offered in original condition and ideal for bespoke reupholstery. Elegant pair of Italian Art Deco club armch...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Burl

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chairs c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, c1940s A cabinetmaker produced pair of lounge chairs dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and thick, rou...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Ekornes Stressless Stressless Lounge Chair Ottoman, Navy Blue Leather Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by Danish company Ekornes, this chair and ottoman combo is part of their Stressless line of lounge chairs. Like their other chairs, this model is very comfortable and fully adju...
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Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Curved Arm Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable modern curved arm club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushions and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium olive / moss green, s...
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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

A Curved Arm Salon Club Chair, Upholstered in Pure Taupe Alpaca
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant, luxurious and comfortable bespoke Salon club chair / armchair. Beech frames, feather cushion and sprung seat. Newly upholstered in our premium, soft, taupe pure alpaca...
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2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Italian Modern Black Leather Armchairs, Set of Two, italy 1980s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern Black Leather Armchairs, Nicoletti Salotti for Avanti This vintage post-modern black leather armchair, with its bold, contemporary aesthetic embodies the principles o...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique piece is more than an armchair. It is a vessel for wellbeing, a temple for meditation and enlightenment. Designed to be used in your place of choice for a retreat, be it ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and floral embroidery fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900s. Seat height: 18" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request...
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Eight Midcentury 366 Armchairs in Leopard Print Velvet, Jozef Chierowski, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Ch...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 with Spheric Ottoman Pouf in Kvadrat Wool by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood, Ash, Velvet

Pair of " Edouard" lounge chairs Guillerme et Chambron, France mid 50 s
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A rare pair of " Edouard " oak lounge chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison. France 1950's Wood has been refinished and the chairs have been entirely re upholstered in " Cas...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral fabric and wood lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 16” Arm Height (inches): 25.13" Vintage fabric in fair condition. All items...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Poul Jensen for Selig Z Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Single Mid-century Danish sculptural lounge chair designed by Poul Jensen for Selig, showcasing a dramatic angular form with rosewood-stained beech frame and newly upholstered black ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Antique and Vintage Lounge Chairs for Sale: Wassily Chairs, Eames Chairs and Other Celebrated Seats

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.